Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Soft Suede |
| SKU | 30YY 41/165 |
| Hex | #D8CBAD |
| RGB | 216, 203, 173 |
| HSL | 42°, 36%, 76% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Soft Suede
Soft Suede sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Soft Suede is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Soft Suede within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D8CBAD in HSL space. Pair Soft Suede with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Soft Suede Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Soft Suede from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 30YY 41/165 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Suede
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Natural Wool (SW 9508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Natural Wool swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Soft Suede
At Behr, the closest color to Soft Suede is Khaki Shade (YL-W11) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 61 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Soft Suede
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oakwood Manor (1095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Oakwood Manor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Soft Suede
Valspar's nearest match is Dakota Trail (6008-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59.6 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Dakota Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Soft Suede
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Soft Suede is Soft Suede (PPG1103-3). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Soft Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Soft Suede
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Farm Eggs (323-1DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 61 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Farm Eggs swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Soft Suede
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Soft Suede is Softer Tan (HGSW 3177) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Softer Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Soft Suede
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Light Aspiration (DE6185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 56 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Light Aspiration swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Soft Suede
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Soft Suede is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 62 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Soft Suede
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Soft Suede is String (NO. 8). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order String and you'll get the same color. See the full String swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Soft Suede
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Soft Suede is Knit Cardigan (0329). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Knit Cardigan and you'll get the same color. See the full Knit Cardigan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Soft Suede
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Peaceable Kingdom (0315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 61 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Peaceable Kingdom swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Soft Suede
At Rodda, the closest color to Soft Suede is Sesame Seed (CA134) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sesame Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Soft Suede
C2 Paint's nearest match is Limestone (BD5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Limestone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Soft Suede
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Soft Suede. The nearest is El Matador (EL MATADOR) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 58 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full El Matador swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Soft Suede
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Soft Suede. The nearest is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Ochre swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Soft Suede
Backdrop has no exact twin of Soft Suede. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 65 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Soft Suede
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Soft Suede. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Soft Suede
Kompozit's nearest match is Peaceable Kingdom (0315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 62 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Soft Suede without repainting risk. See the full Peaceable Kingdom swatch →